NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
L&I Elevator Supervisor/Technical Specialist
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $117K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is a state agency dedicated to keeping Washington safe and working. The L&I Elevator Supervisor/Technical Specialist supervises elevator inspectors, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality in inspection activities.
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Responsibilities
Supervise approximately 10-15 Elevator Inspectors located in various service locations within a geographical area
Assists with difficult or complex conveyance inspections; monitors and resolves inspection problem areas and acts as a liaison between field services inspection staff and the central office technical specialists and Chief
Oversees or handles politically sensitive or hazardous inspections, working to resolve problems arising between contractors, building owners, workers and the department
Responsible for the administration, planning, supervision, integrity, and quality of inspection activities to ensure the uniform application of and minimum adherence to applicable current and newly adopted policies, procedures, regulations, codes, rules, and laws
Issues and monitors equipment and supplies assigned to staff
Ensures that inspectors are consistent and uniform with established goals, policies, and procedures to meet performance criteria
Sets expectations/goals for staff and holds them accountable for meeting their individual goals
Reviews and evaluates inspection activities, reports, and penalties for completeness and accuracy
Provides training for new employees, including how to inspect conveyances in the field, scheduling inspections, inputting of inspection reports, completing and submitting reports to central office, etc
Conducts accompanied field visits and ride-a-longs as needed
Observes field inspection activities of inspectors and coordinates with Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager, and central office to ensure consistency, accountability, communication, efficiency, and productivity
Conducts annual performance appraisals and midyear progress reviews
Provides coaching and feedback, including corrective action as needed
Attends regular meetings to ensure statewide consistency in the application of policies and procedures
When necessary, assists inspectors to investigate accidents, customer and citizen complaints, and performing inspections requiring more than one inspector
Along with the Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager, Technical Specialists, and central office, develops training plans and ensures staff receives the required and continued training needed to perform their job
Along with the Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager, Technical Specialist, and central office staff, plans and conducts training on policy, procedure, program direction and methodology
Maintains a high level of professional and technical knowledge and skills by attending appropriate professional/technical elevator and supervisory training courses
Plans for future program needs based upon forecast of workloads
Assists the Chief Elevator Inspector, Operations Manager and central office to develop, justify, and secure approval for budget appropriate to support and provide delivery of elevator inspection services as needed
Analyzes and modifies expenditures and budgeted allocations to ensure program cost control is in adherence to program planning decisions
Interviews and recommends prospective staff for hiring
Interacts with unions, local government, industry, elected representatives, and the general public to provide education and information about the program and to respond to questions and concerns as needed
Responds to and resolves problems, issues, and complaints from staff, customers, and other stakeholders
Ensures inspectors communicate their schedules with the appropriate building contact
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience supervising multiple staff
Four years of experience as an Elevator Inspector 1 or higher, or four years journey-level trades experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or other related fields
Four years of journey level experience as an elevator mechanic as certified by CEIEP, NEIEP, or NAEC
Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Knowledge of ANSI/ASME Safety Codes for elevators and Escalators, RCW's, WAC's, Uniform Building Codes (U.B.C.), National Electrical Codes (N.E.C. 620), National Fire Protection Agency Codes (N.F.P.A.) and current interpretations, standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment in the elevator trade; industry hazard and safety precautions; layout and operation of elevators
Ability to read and coordinate work of assigned elevator inspectors; read and interpret plans and blueprints of elevator installations; interpret and apply elevator codes; meet and deal effectively with people; prepare clear, concise reports
Have worked with code language and standards
Have worked on complex mechanical and electrical devices
QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) Certification
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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